flattered

Example Sentences

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And while Godoy is flattered that people assume he’s just as easygoing and self-assured as Luffy, he’s still working on getting closer to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

“This is unexpected. I’m flattered that you would propose a merger with Citigroup.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Regulators found that Blodget, then of Merrill Lynch, and Grubman, of Salomon Smith Barney, issued research that didn’t reflect their honest views but rather flattered companies’ leadership.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Last October, he flattered US President Donald Trump with a large golden crown.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

At first I was flattered to go places with her because she was a golf champion and every one knew her name.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald